--- title: "Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare (1140 Hours)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835680" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835680" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835680.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835680.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-26" --- # Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare (1140 Hours) Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835680 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835680) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835680.json) ## Summary Dundee City Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare (1140 Hours)", with procurement method specified as an open procedure. The initiative aims to enhance early learning and childcare services within Dundee, supporting eligible children with 1140 hours of funded assistance. The council is seeking qualified providers to join an existing framework under contract reference C&F/ELC/MAIN/25. Key deadlines include a submission deadline on 29th July 2026, followed by the award period starting later that day. The total project value is estimated at £25 million, and this opportunity is categorised under general public services, specifically targeting the childcare and educational sectors. The procurement process will be handled electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in early learning and childcare services, to expand their service portfolios and contribute to community welfare. Suitable candidates include established entities within the public, private, and third sectors, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises and childminders who meet the necessary quality and compliance standards. By joining the framework, providers can secure a longer-term engagement from August 2026 through August 2029, thereby gaining consistent work flow and the potential for service growth within the community. The project not only supports business growth but also delivers meaningful social impact by enhancing children's development and assisting families in educational, employment, and training pursuits. ## Notice Dundee City Council invites bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing framework (Contract Reference: C&F/ELC/MAIN/25) for Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare. This opportunity ensures that all eligible children residing in Dundee can access their entitlement to 1140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare. ### Lot Information Early Learning and Childcare for eligible 2 Year Olds To support its own services and existing framework providers under Framework C&F/ELC/MAIN/25 (Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare), Dundee City Council will re-open the framework to new providers using the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations. Scope of Lot 1: Provision of funded Early Learning and Childcare for eligible 2-year-old children where either: The parent or carer is in receipt of specified benefits; or The child or parent has experienced care. Early Learning and Childcare for Eligible 3-5 Year olds To support its own services and existing framework providers under Framework C&F/ELC/MAIN/25 (Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare), Dundee City Council will re-open the framework to new providers using the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations. Scope of Lot 2: Provision of funded Early Learning and Childcare for eligible 3-5-year-old children. Children become eligible on the first day of the school term following their third birthday. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558876 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 1NZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558876 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558876 Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare (1140 Hours) - Dundee City Council invites bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing framework (Contract Reference: C&F/ELC/MAIN/25) for Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare. This opportunity ensures that all eligible children residing in Dundee can access their entitlement to 1140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=835680 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835680 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=835680 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835680. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835680.json.